Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS), Hassan Joho, has called upon youth in the region, particularly those in Mombasa and Kwale, to shun criminal activities lest they ruin their future.
The sentiments come in the wake of a rise in juvenile gangs terrorizing residents even in broad daylight.
Speaking during the Idd-ul-Fitr prayer at the Tononoka grounds in Mombasa, CS Joho stated that the youth phase is fleeting, and if the young do not make good use of their vitality, they will rue their choices later in life.
“Life never forgets—just like the internet. The decisions you make today will shape your future. Fifteen years from now, you don’t want to live with regret,” he cautioned.
He at the same time defended the creation of new posts of Principal Secretaries (PSs), saying the government is for all and sundry.
“We are even supposed to say we want to see more representation. We must accept that the population has surged. In leadership, representation is very critical. Everyone must feel represented in one way or the other.”
“There is a paradigm shift, and all of us should embrace it to end the politics of life and death. Let’s unite Kenyans. The greatest problem in our country that has been here for a long time is the politics of exclusion,” he added.
The CS further prayed for the acceptance of good acts of worship during the Holy Month of Ramadhan and called for unity and peaceful coexistence among all communities.
He encouraged Muslims to remember the needy in society, as it has been emphasised in the teachings of the Holy Qur’an.
Mombasa County Assembly Speaker, Aharub Khatri, encouraged Muslims to fast the optional six days after the Holy Month of Ramadhan, as its reward is equivalent to fasting for the whole year.
Mombasa residents lauded the County Security and Intelligence Committee for beefing up security during the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
“We mostly thank our County Commissioner, Mohamed Noor; he made sure that they heightened security during the period of Ramadhan, especially in the last days of the Holy Month, as cases of insecurity had emerged,” said Ali Adow, a Mombasa resident.
He advised the youths to even look for menial jobs to earn a living instead of engaging in indecorous behavior.
Abdulrahman Yusuf, a Tononoka resident, advised leaders to sensitize the residents on the effects of engaging in lawlessness.
By Sadik Hassan
